Rally driver and youtuber Ken Block, 55, co-founder of the clothing brand DC Shoes, died at dawn on Tuesday, January 3, after having an accident with a snowmobile.
The information was confirmed by his team, hoonigan racingvia Instagram.
The accident occurred in Wasatch County, in the State of Utah, in the United States, when, according to a local police press release, the snowmobile in which Block was going up a hill fell on him.
“It is with our deepest regret that we confirm that Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident,” the team statement said.
There Block is described as “a visionary, a pioneer and an icon.” “And most importantly, a father and a husband. we are going to miss him, ”he ends.
According to police information, Block died at the scene of the accident due to serious injuries sustained.
Ken Block dies in accident
Block had started his career in 2005, when he was awarded Rookie Driver of the Year in the United States Rally Championship.
Then he competed for years in the World Championship (WRC), with stars like Carlos Sainz, for example.
The WRC, in a statement, also mourned Block’s passing.
The deceased pilot obtained several tests in the X-Games, an extreme sports event organized by the United States ESPN TV network.
Outside of sports, Block co-founded the sportswear brand DC Shoes and produced, with Monster Energy, the Gymkhana video series, with millions of views worldwide. Youtube.
There he published risky car tests that he himself starred in, such as driving on snow or with obstacles. How is it in Mexico ▼
DC Shoes and its strategy
Ken Block founded Damon Way DC Shoes in 1994 as a sportswear brand focused on skateboarding and snowboarding.
It started as a line of skate shoes and quickly expanded to include clothing, backpacks, and accessories.
Since its inception, DC Shoes has been a brand that has stood out for its quality and its commitment to innovation. Through Block, DC has collaborated with high-performance athletes and used cutting-edge technology to create high-quality, durable products.
In addition, it has been one of the first brands to promote and support young skateboarding and snowboarding talent, becoming a key figure in the development of these sports.
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